Catalog Number CDS0503 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Arrhythmia (1721); Cardiac Enzyme Elevation (1838); Tachycardia (2095); Dizziness (2194)
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Event Date 04/09/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.Age or date of birth: age estimated based on birth year, (b)(6).The clip remains in the patient.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event Description
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This report is filed as the patient was hospitalized with an elevated heart rate, dizziness, palpitations, and elevated cardiac enzymes.It was reported that on (b)(6) 2018, two mitraclips were implanted without a device issue.On (b)(6) 2019, the patient was hospitalized for an elevated heart rate, dizziness, and palpitations.Mildly elevated troponin was noted.A holter monitor was applied and the patient is to follow-up with cardiologist.Per physician, the event was possibly mitraclip related.No further action was taken at this time.No additional information was provided regarding this issue.
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Event Description
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Subsequent to the previous medwatch report, the additional information was obtained: as treatment, magnesium was provided and home medications continued while hospitalized.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal file number - (b)(4).The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.In this case, there was no reported device malfunction associated with the clip delivery system (cds).The reported patient effects of arrhythmia and dizziness are listed in the mitraclip system instructions for use as known possible complications associated with mitraclip procedures.Based on the information reviewed, a conclusive cause for the reported patient effect(s), and the relationship to the product, if any, cannot be determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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